You Don’t Know What You’re Worth (Until You’re Wrong) | Jeremiah Hiatt

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In this episode, Jeff talks with Jeremiah Hiatt, a mobile mechanic from Montana, about his shift from ranch work to running his own ag repair business. They get into imposter syndrome, pricing your work, balancing family life, and the real challenges of modern diagnostics, plus solid advice for techs thinking about going out on their own.

Timestamps:
05:48 Fixing farm equipment for neighbors

12:26 Issues with new technology durability

17:09 Importance of equipment maintenance

26:33 Discussing work-life balance

27:32 Balancing career and family goals

34:01 Dealing with software updates

41:33 Appreciating Harbor Freight Tools

44:40 Diagnosing and fixing the computer

52:56 Hydraulic equipment repair experience

55:20 Deciding on vehicle investments

01:03:24 Challenges in car maintenance

01:07:46 Discussing automotive customer communication

01:10:18 Deciding between repair options

01:17:47 Discussing truck emission problems

01:23:06 Limitations on job responsibilities

01:27:53 Discussing changes in tech industry

01:35:40 The evolution of diagnostic skills

01:39:19 Diagnosing a car engine misfire

01:47:18 Ideal work-life balance fantasy

01:48:20 Finding balance and unplugging

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